2024.4.23 PC Min
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 I 7:30pm
City Hall Council Chamber
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Planning Commission meeting of April 23, 2024, was called to order at 7:30 pm by
Chair Zisser, and the following proceedings were had to wit.
ROLL CALL
Staff Present:
Rob Eastwood, Director
Bill Seligmann, City Attorney
Roger Storz, Senior Civil Engineer
Daniel Fama, Senior Planner
Larissa Lomen, Assistant Planner
Ken Ramirez, Administrative Analyst
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of Minutes of April 9, 2024 (Roll Call Vote)
➢ Meeting Minutes, 4/9/2024 (Regular Meeting)
Meeting Minutes were approved, Commissioner Majewski abstained.
COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Commissioners Present:
Alan Zisser, Chair
Matt Kamkar, Vice Chair
Adam Buchbinder
Davis Fields
Michael Krey
Maggie Ostrowski
Cori Majewski
Planning Commissioners Absent:
Campbell Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – April 23, 2024 Page 2 of 5
Director Eastwood informed the Planning Commission that a resolution to modify the start time
of the Planning Commission Regular Meeting would be brought before the Planning Commission
at the next meeting.
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS OR POSTPONEMENTS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for individuals wishing to address the Planning
Commission on matters of community concern that are not listed on the agenda. In the interest
of time, the Chair may limit speakers to five minutes. Please be aware that State law prohibits the
Commission from acting on non-agendized items, however, the Chair may refer matters to staff
for follow-up.
PUBLIC HEARING
Note: Members of the public may be allotted up to two (2) minutes to comment on any public
hearing item. Applicants/Appellants and their representatives may be allotted up to a total of five
(5) minutes for opening statements and up to a total of three (3) minutes maximum for closing
statements. Items requested/recommended for continuance are subject to Planning
Commission’s consent at the meeting.
2. 1192 Lenor Way – Site and Architectural Review Permit (Resolution/Roll Call Vote)
Public Hearing to consider the request of Ramin Zohoor on behalf of Ken Mermoud to
allow the construction of an approximately 258 square-foot first-story addition and a 270
square-foot second-story addition to an existing single-family residence, with a reduction
to the 2nd-story side-yard setback from approximately 9 ½ feet to 6-feet, for property
located at 1192 Lenor Way. The application(s) under consideration include a Site and
Architectural Review Permit. File No.: PLN-2024-38. Staff is recommending that this item
be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Planning Commission action is final unless
appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar days. Project Planner: Larissa
Lomen, Assistant Planner.
Recommended Action: That the Planning Commission adopt a resolution approving a Site
and Architectural Review Permit
Assistant Planner Larissa Lomen presented staff report to consider the request to
allow the construction of an approximately 258 square-foot first-story addition and a
270 square-foot second-story addition to an existing single-family residence for
property located at 1192 Lenor Way.
Commissioners received clarification that other applications that similarly proposed a
reduced in second-story, side yard setback had to follow a similar process in the past
that required approval by the Planning Commission. The Community Development
Director informed commissioners that the Department is looking to streamline the
process through an administrative decision for future applicants.
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The applicant’s architect, Ramin Zoohoor, stated that it was their intent to follow all
zoning regulations, while achieving the maximum floor area allowed, as desired by the
Client.
Commissioners were in support of the item and would like items like this be
administrative in the future.
Motion: Upon motion by Commissioner Buchbinder, seconded by Commissioner Krey, the
Planning Commission motioned to grant approval of a Site and Architectural
Review Permit to allow construction of an approximately 258 square-foot first-
story addition and a 270 square-foot second-story addition to an existing two
story, single-family residence, with a reduction to the second-story side-yard
setback from approximately 9 feet to approximately 6-feet on property located
at 1192 Lenor Way. Project File non. PLN-2024-38, by the following roll call:
AYES: Fields, Ostrowski, Krey, Buchbinder, Kamkar, Zisser, Majewski
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. 68 Page Street – Variance and Site and Architectural Review Permit (Resolution/Roll Call
Vote)
Public Hearing to consider the request of SVEP Consultants LLC to allow construction of a
2-story approximately 1,471 square-foot single-family dwelling, with substandard street-
side and interior-side setbacks and an increase to the allowable floor area ratio (FAR),
including retention and alteration of an existing detached non-conforming garage, for
property located at 68 Page Street. The application(s) under consideration include a
Variance and Site and Architectural Review Permit. File No.: PLN-2024-3. Staff is
recommending that this item be deemed Categorically Exempt under CEQA. Planning
Commission action is final unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk within 10 calendar
days. Project Planner: Daniel Fama, Senior Planner.
Recommended Action: That the Planning Commission adopt a resolution approving a
Variance and Site and Architectural Review Permit
Senior Planner Daniel Fama presented start report to allow construction of a 2-story
approximately 1,471 square-foot single-family dwelling for property located at 68
Page Street.
Commissioners were informed by staff that the previous determination by City Council
to deny the application was based on City Council’s decision that none of the findings
for approving the variance could be determined.
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Commissioners were also advised by Senior Civil Engineer Roger Storz that the
Municipal Code does not permit owners to fill in the park strip located adjacent to the
home near the sidewalk.
Chair Zisser opened public hearing.
Javier Campos with SVEP consultants stated that they brought before the Planning
Commission a significantly different project that fits the aesthetic of the
neighborhood.
Jonathan Dixon, neighbor, stated that a window looks at the entirety of his backyard.
Wants application to provide more privacy of the backyard. Suggested also including
windows in the garage for pedestrian visibility.
Adrian Somento, neighbor, stated that she was concerned about the homeowners'
true intentions and doesn’t trust that they will follow through with the project as
designed and proposed.
Leann Haniken, neighbor, stated that she sees the modern home fitting into
neighborhood, and distrusts the owners. Stated that they tried to previously build a 5-
bedroom motel in the past. Stated that she was opposed to the project.
Senior Planner Fama stated that currently the common fence was built illegally, and as
such the City could address the issue through a Code Enforcement action.
Senior Planner Fama informed the Commissioners that the owner could add two
ADU’s per state guidelines and one JADU ministerially if the owner chose to do so.
Confirmed for Planning Commission that exempt ADU’s are not subject to front
setbacks.
Commissioners were supportive of the project and recommended that the City follow
through with a Code Enforcement action on the illegally built common fence between
the applicant’s property and the adjacent neighbor.
Commissioners noted that the staff report justifies recommendations, some
Commissioners believed the application was an improvement from what was
previously before the Planning Commission, some did not. Commission also advised
the public of the Traffic Calming program currently offered by the Public Works
department if there are concerns about traffic safety in their community.
Motion: Upon motion by Commissioner Buchbinder, seconded by Commissioner Fields,
the Planning Commission motioned to grant approval of a Variance and Site and
Architectural Review Permit to allow construction of a two-story, approximately
1,471 square-foot single-family dwelling, with substandard street-side and
interior-side setbacks and an increase to the allowable Floor Area Ratio (FAR),
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including retention and alteration of an existing detached non-forming garage,
on property located at 68 Page Street. File No.: PLN-2022-101, by the following
roll call:
AYES: Fields, Ostrowski, Krey, Buchbinder, Kamkar, Zisser, Majewski
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Commissioner Kamkar requested that the Planning Commission be given a presentation on the
Annual Progress Report.
Interest and request will be forwarded to Community Development Department Director
Senior Planner Fama informed the Planning Commission that an Ordinance Code update is in
process and will be presented to the City Council in the near future. The intent of the Ordinance
Code update is to improve the speed and efficiency of the permitting process.
Chair Zisser inquired about the status of major projects in the pipeline.
Senior Planner Fama stated that the Planning Commission could be provided a link to the City’s
GIS map of permits.
Commissioners were informed that the Cresleigh project will be breaking ground next month.
Chair closed public hearing.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned meeting at 9:33 p.m. to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday,
May 14, 2024, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California and
via telecommunication.
PREPARED BY: _______________________________
Ken Ramirez, Administrative Analyst
APPROVED: ______________________________
Alan Zisser, Chair
ATTEST: ________________________________
Rob Eastwood, Secretary
Alan Zisser (May 17, 2024 15:55 PDT)
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